Computer User Groups and Resources

"Code Camp brings regional software development professionals together for the opportunity to immerse themselves in seminars, presentations, group exploration, and networking. Participants will be able to engage in their preferred technology, as well as to sample other options, with a focus on extending information exchange and enhancing the cross pollination of ideas."
Hosted at One Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA (NERD).

"Welcome to the Greater Hartford Python Group--where you will meet fellow software and Python enthusiasts and professionals--as we work to build and strengthen the community of software architects and developers; Python and Python-based application developers, architects and designers; and other computing technologists in Connecticut.
Join our group as a newcomer to Python or as an accomplished Pythonista. We hope that your participation in our group will help you and others to increase their understanding of what Python can do, the best practices to apply when using Python and Python-based tools, and generally, how to be a more productive, more effective and more knowledgeable software architect and developer."

"The Connecticut Java Users Group organizes monthly meetings on new and emerging Java technologies. It aims to help professionals stay abreat of the latest developments in Java and related open source projects. Meetings are free and open to the public."

"CTDOTNET is a community based professional development group. Our mission is to educate and inform the software development community on current and emerging technologies related to software and web development. Although our name includes ".NET", our presentations are not limited to any specific technology."

"ByteOverflow CT, a community of people learning web, mobile and game development skills together in free, or nearly-free workshops put on by experts. No once can take work out of learning software development-- but we certainly can work on the cost. These topical workshops will take place in various convenient locations throughout Connecticut. The rule is BYOL (Bring Your Own Laptop) and you'll be ready to go!"

"The Connecticut SharePoint Users Group (CTSPUG) is a place for professionals to come together and share their successes, near-successes, and almost-successes with the Microsoft SharePoint Platform. Our goal is to replicate the magic of the Boston Area SharePoint Users Group with the scenic views and quaint New England charm of Hartford Connecticut."

"This group is for developers - beginners to experts - in the Farmington Valley / Hartford, CT, area, interested in creating apps and games for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Developers for Mac (and Android) welcome, too!"

"This is a group for anyone interested in programming or designing for the web or mobile devices. I started this group to meet other professionals, hobbyists, and students in the area so we can share ideas and learn together. We can meet in small groups to discuss projects or in larger groups to share presentations."

"Come meet fellow designers (as well as web developers and social media experts) each month for drinks, networking, and knowledge sharing. We are creative leaning, but engineers and all levels of technology expertise are welcome!"

"CTUXPA brings over 150+ UX professionals from local Fortune 500 companies and agencies committed to improving and growing their skills. Attendance is open to the public. CTUXPA members get special discounts on the event tickets. Attendance is encouraged for any professional working in the user experience-related disciplines. Any interested individual who is a "friend of user experience" is encouraged to join us."

"A monthly gathering of techies around Hartford. Nerds, creatives, entrepreneurs, and investors welcome! ... We want to bring Hartford students and faculty together with experienced professionals so they can benefit from each other's advice, knowledge, experience, perspective, and energy. Each meeting should have some demos, a group discussion about a particular topic, and some unstructured time for networking and socializing. We'll strive to have a keynote speaker whenever possible. We are also considering having regular group hack nights if we get enough interest from the members."

"The Western Mass Microsoft Technology Users Group brings together people interested in Development technologies. We are Microsoft and Open Source Programmers, Sharepoint Gurus, Mobile Developers, IT Staffers, Enterprise Database experts, Entrepreneurs, Rookies, Professionals and Novices."

"The New England Microsoft Developers meet monthly to discus software development with the Microsoft tools and products. We discuss .Net and Web and SQL topics. This group was formerly know as The New England Visual Basic Professionals. We've broadened the focus beyond VB to include other languages and technologies."

"...focuses on the use of C# in the exciting area of mobile development. The group's main topics are Xamarin.iOS, Xamarin.Android and Windows Phone."
Meets at Microsoft, One Cambridge Center in Cambridge, MA.

"Startup Cafe Boston is regional group of innovative business entrepreneurs. The aim: to create create a true entrepreneurial mastermind, advisory board, and collective feedback forum for budding and veteran startups. The focus here less on networking or business cards than resources, connection, and shared success."

"The Greater Hartford ACM Chapter is dedicated to providing a forum for dialog and exchange for IT and business professionals, provide mentorship opportunities for students, networking and hosting dinner speakers on a variety of technological subjects. You do not need to be an ACM member to join."